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Introduction to Alupanel 3

Why use Alupanel? 4

Alupanel Applications 5

Product Composition 7

Processing Techniques 9

Technical Details 10

General Information 12

Storage & Handling 13

Standard Colour Chart 16

02 Contents

Contents

Bay Plastics Ltd

Unit H1 High Flatworth

Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate

North Shields

Tyne & Wear

NE29 7UZ

Tel: +44 (0) 191 258 0777

Fax: +44 (0) 191 258 1010

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bayplastics.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 258 0777 Fax: +44 (0) 191 258 1010 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

03 Introduction to Alupanel

Alupanel is a decorative Aluminium

Composite Panel with 1001 uses! Alupanel – An internationally recognised product providing

pioneering solutions to the sign, advertising and construction

markets.

In a highly crowded business environment it is vital to get

noticed. From eye catching signage, innovative point of sale

displays to highly effective way finding solutions, there is only

one all round solution – Alupanel.

A premium quality composite panel, Alupanel features two

0.30mm aluminium sheets, sandwiching a polyethylene core.

Available in one of the widest colour ranges on the market, all

standard PE colours come with a 5 year guarantee for internal

and external applications*.

Please see application pages for more details.

*Brushed and Mirror finishes have a 5 year guarantee for

INTERNAL application only.

Alupanel can be used in the following applications:

Sign Making and Out of Home Media

Shop Fitting and Design

Manufacture of Point of Sale Displays

Exhibition Stand Designs

Way finding Solutions

Partitioning, Wall Linings and Suspended Ceilings

Industrial Applications

This list of uses is by no means complete or exhaustible!

Make Alupanel your Display Design Solution.


04 Reasons to use Alupanel

10 Reasons to use

Alupanel


05 Sign Making & Shop Fitting

Sign Making & Shop Fitting

Sign Making + Out of Home Media

Due to the outstanding flatness and formability of Alupanel, it lends itself extremely well to

the manufacture of signs. Direct digital print and vinyl application will both adhere

brilliantly to the panel due to its extreme smoothness and high quality PE paint finish. This

also makes it perfect for the more traditional screen printing and hand painting methods.

With one of the highest gloss levels in the industry, Alupanel exudes quality in every

aspect.

The availability of over 17 colours and 16 special finishes, as standard, increases the

possibilities of corporate colour matching, but it doesn’t end there! We can match almost

any RAL or Pantone Colour*, to create perfect colour matched panels.

*MOQ applies to colour matching.

Shop Fitting Alupanel is the ideal solution for creating cost effective, quality finishes for offices, shops

and professional retail environments.

The ability to machine, form and cut Alupanel provides almost endless solutions and

possibilities to the shop fitting market. Alupanel can even be cut on site, without the

requirement of heavy machinery – saving time and cost during installation.

Perfect for reception areas and counter tops, cubicles and partitioning, wall linings,

cladding, feature bulkheads and even kitchen splash backs.


06 Internal Partitioning & POS

Internal Partitioning & POS

Internal Partitioning Alupanel can be used for office partitioning, creating

high quality temporary or permanent partitions, in many

colours and finishes.

Our interior aluminium cladding system allows easy on

site construction of partitioning, and is available as a

complete system.

Internal Partitioning The unique qualities and range of finishes

means Alupanel is an ideal solution for quality

POS display manufacture.

The sign manufacturing capability, described

overleaf, combined with the lightweight nature

of the product and the ease of machining and

forming, means that this is an excellent product

for this application.


07 Exhibition Stands & Industrial Applications

Exhibition Stands & Industrial Applications

Transport and Industrial

Applications Alupanel is commonly used in Transport and

industrial applications, from wall linings in

trains and buses, to internal and external

linings of articulated and commercial

vehicles. It is also widely used in flooring.

Exhibition Stand Design At exhibition and Trade fairs, it is an even greater challenge to stand

out from the crowd of large, innovative exhibition stands. Alupanel

gives you the unique opportunity to do just this, with a panel that will

create a solid and hard wearing structure that can be moved from

location to location. With plenty of colours and finishes available and

the potential to create outstanding 3D structures, Alupanel will be sure

to get you noticed.


08 Alupanel Product Composition

Alupanel Product Composition


09 Processing Techniques

Processing Techniques - One

Sawing & Cutting

Circular Saw:

Trapezoidal / flat tooth blade. Flat teeth

chamfered at 45°C, Carbide tipped.

Saw blade diameter:

300mm.

Number of teeth:

72 for cutting up to 5 panels, 96 for

single cuts avoiding burrs.

Saw blade diameter:

250mm.

Number of teeth:

60 for cutting up to 5 panels, 80 for

single cuts to avoid burrs.

Tooth Thickness: 3.2mm

Clearance Angle: 15°

Rake Angle: 10° Positive

Hot Air Welding

A polyethylene welding rod is available

for use with an electric hot air welding

set.

Bending with a Panel

Folder Use a folding table. Minimum inside

radius = 40xt (t = panel thickness).

Routing

Alupanel can easily be folded by hand if

a ‘V’ shaped groove is milled on the rear

of the panel. This can be done using a

conventional router (available from your

local DIY store) or CNC milling machine.

A minimum of 0.30mm Polyethylene

should be left on the back layer when

routing to avoid sharp corners or paint

chipping.

Sharp tools must be used in order to

avoid damaging the edge of the

material.

Cutting Speed:

3000 – 5000 m/min

Feed Speed:

20 – 25m/min



Processing Techniques - Two

Bending with a 3 roller

panel bender

3-roller panel bender is recommended

for bending large internal diameters.

Clamping and Bolting

3mm & 4mm Alupanel can be clamped

with a serrated corner joint and butt

sections. When bolting, e=2D is the

formula to use to calculate the distance

of fixing to the end of the panel. For

external use please refer to our thermal

expansion document.

Shearing

Use a standard guillotine for this

purpose.

Ensure the top cover sheet is inserted

properly.

Spray Painting and

Coating

Standard air drying painting acrylic or

two part polyurethane coatings are

suitable.

Drilling

Alupanel is easily drilled – For best

results, use drill bits specifically

designed for drilling aluminium and

plastic. For large holes, a drill bit with a

locating point is required.

Cutting Angle:

100° - 140° Helix angle: 30° - 50°

Cutting Speed:

50 – 300 m/min

Feed Speed:

0.02 – 0.5mm / Revolution

Hole Size:

Screw width + 2mm



Processing Techniques - Three

Riveting

Alupanel can be riveted with standard

equipment using rivets or blind rivets.

For external use please refer to our

thermal expansion document.

Hole Size = Rivet Width +2mm

Folding

Alupanel can easily be folded by slotting

or routing a groove on the rear of the

product, as described in the slotting and

routing section.

Digital & Screen

Printing Alupanel is perfect for digital and screen

printing due to its outstanding flatness.

Please pre-test a small patch to ensure

ink suitability. Once protective film has

been removed, the panel is ready for

printing. Panels must be clean and free

from grease.

Vinyl Application Ensure panels are clean and free from

grease. The smooth, flat surface

combined with the dimensional stability

ensures a long lasting finish. Vinyl can

be applied either wet or dry.

Laminating Alupanel can be laminated using a

specialist machine, or by hand. The

quality of the PE finish ensures a strong

bond between the panel and laminating

material. Panels must be clean and free

from grease.

Punching Use a steel band tool on a punching

base for 2mm and 3mm thickness.

Conventional punching machines are

ideal for this process.

Gluing Use standard metal/aluminium

adhesives. Avoid contact with the

Polyethylene core as some adhesives

will attack it. Double sided tape

designed for use with metal/aluminium

can also be used.

Smoothing Edges After cutting Alupanel, any rough edges

may be removed using a file with a rasp

like effect. Always file along the length of

the cut edge.

Thermal Expansion Before use, please refer to our thermal

expansion document which details

recommendations and instructions for

panels that will be subject to

temperature fluctuations.

Directional Finish Alupanel has a directional finish

(indicated by the arrows on the

protective film) and must always be

installed in the same direction.


12 Technical Details

Technical Details


13 General Information

General Information

Certificates:

Recycling Bay Plastics Ltd operate a recycling policy where full pallets of clean, de-nailed ACM will be collected from site and returned to our

factory, where they will be recycled back into our products or into products for other world markets. We operate in compliance with all

applicable environmental legislation and hold all relevant certification for our products. We are dedicated to the reduction of toxic

emissions and strive to work to best environmental practices in everything that we do.

Warranty All Alupanel PE finishes come with a 5 year warranty for internal and external use. All Alupanel brushed and mirror finishes come with

a 5 year warranty for internal use only.


14 Storage & Handling

Storage, Handling & Colours

Alupanel should be stored in a clean,

dry area. Before use, ensure panels are

at a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is

important that when sheets are not in

use they are stored correctly. A

protective layer between sheets is

advised to prevent damage occurring

and stacking on a level, horizontal

surface is recommended.

Storage Instructions:

Protective Equipment: In all cases you should follow the safety

practices of your workplace. However,

we advise you to handle any sheets with

gloves, and strictly follow the instructions

of your machining equipment

manufacturer.

Protective Films: The clear film on both sides of the panel

is a protective measure whilst the panel

is being processed, transported and

installed. This protective film should

remain on the panel for the duration of

the installation only. You must remove

this film once the panel has been fixed

and set in place. The gloss/matt finish is

clearly marked on each side of the film.

Due to the nature of the finishing product

the paint has directional quality. Care

must be taken when using multiple

sheets to ensure that the panel is

installed in the same direction. This can

be done by following the direction of the

printed arrows on the protective film.

Handling Alupanel: Alupanel should be handled with care. If

large sheet sizes must be handled it is

recommended that a suitable number of

staff should assist in the process. When

removing panels from a pallet/stack never

drag the panel, always lift clear above the

remaining panels on the stack.

Protective Films: Regular cleaning may be required

depending on where the panel has been

used.

A moderate amount of pressure

is all that’s needed in order to

clean the surface.

It is important that you avoid any

alkaline, acidic and abrasive

cleaning products as this can

have an adverse effect on the

panel’s polyester coating.

When the panel has been

cleaned you should rinse off with

clean water and rub down with

an absorbent cloth/leather to

remove any residue left behind.

Colours: We have the flexibility to provide a full range of

non-standard colours to match almost any RAL

and Pantone colour. Special orders will be

subject to a minimum order quantity and a

marginally longer lead time than a standard

product.


15 Standard Colour Range

Standard Colour Range

PE Finishes

Metallic Finishes


Bay Plastics Ltd

Unit H1 High Flatworth

Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate

North Shields

Tyne & Wear

NE29 7UZ

Tel: +44 (0) 191 258 0777

Fax: +44 (0) 191 258 1010

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bayplastics.co.uk

mailto:[email protected]

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Why use Alupanel? 4 - Bay Plastics Ltd Info... · 2014-11-17 · Digital & Screen Printing Alupanel is perfect for digital and screen printing due to its outstanding flatness. Please